In which direction does a submarine travel to escape attack?

Answer 1

Well, isn't that just a happy little question! When a submarine wants to escape an attack, it often dives deep into the ocean and changes direction to throw off its pursuers. Just like painting a beautiful landscape, sometimes you have to make a few adjustments to find your way to safety. Remember, there are always peaceful waters waiting for you on the other side.

Answer 2

It depends entirely on the tactical situation, e.g., the type of threat (torpedo, helo, sonobuoy / ship tracking, etc.) as to which direction to escape. With torpedoes, the tactic has long been to keep them on the edge of the sonar baffles (astern), but with modern homing torpedoes, once they get a lock on you, you're pretty much done for.

In general though, most escapes are away from the attacking vessel and to deeper water to use the ocean environment as acoustic cover. Remember that with today's boats, their speed and maneuverability underwater can match most surface ships that are attacking, and can escape an area pretty quickly.

The biggest threat is aircraft (helos and aircraft with sonobuoys), but a good sonarman can hear aircraft as well if conditions are right.

Answer 3

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